Weekend picks: Oktoberfest and country stars

It's still September and fall is another week away, but you can have October in your hearts this weekend.

🍻 Our pick: Columbus Oktoberfest.

What's to expect: Presented by the legendary Schmidt's, Oktoberfest takes over the Ohio Expo Center for a celebration of Columbus' German heritage.

There's live music, the strongman "Gemütlichkeit Games," dancers, food, an arts and crafts marketplace and activities for kids.

And, of course, plenty of beer.

🎉 It's the 60th anniversary of the celebration.

It was saved in 2009 by a partnership between the Schmidt family and the Expo Center after the German Village Society canceled the old version of the event.

If you go: 5pm-midnight Friday, noon-midnight Saturday, noon-8pm Sunday.

Entry is free, but on-site parking is $15.

What else is happening:

🍿 Cinema Columbus showcases independent films at their Columbus Film Festival all weekend.

🤠 Country superstar Thomas Rhett plays the Schottenstein Center Friday night.

Paul Cauthen makes it a country weekend at Kemba Live Saturday.

🎨 934 Gallery's free 934 Fest has local bands, artists and food trucks Friday and Saturday.

🏍️ The Pro Motocross Championship takes over Historic Crew Stadium Saturday.

⚽️ The Crew hosts the New York Red Bulls at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field Saturday night.